DEPARTURES FROM BEIJING, DANDONG and VLADIVOSTOK

BY FLIGHT FROM VLADIVOSTOK:
Departure from Vladivostok by Air Koryo flight JS 272 at 13:30. Arrival in Pyongyang at 14:10 local time

BY FLIGHT FROM BEIJING:
Departure from Beijing by Air Koryo flight JS 152 at 12:00 pm from TERMINAL 2, Beijing Capital Airport. Arrival in Pyongyang at 15:00 local time

BY TRAIN FROM BEIJING:
April 10: departure by domestic train to Dandong city at 17:26 local time from Beijing Main Railway Station. Overnight on the train. April 11: arrival in Dandong at 07:35 am. Departure by international train to Pyongyang at 10:00 am. Arrival in Pyongyang at 18:45 local time

BY TRAIN FROM DANDONG:
Departure by international train to Pyongyang at 10:00 am. Arrival in Pyongyang at 18:45 local time

• Tourists arriving by flight from Vladivostok at 14:10: lunch at the airport
• Arrival of tourists by flight from Beijing at 3 pm
• Transfer to Pyongyang, walking tour on Ryomyong street - opened in April 2017 it is a new posh district of the capital featuring modern architecture
• Museum of Metro Construction - covers the events leading to the opening of the Metro in 1973, as well as operations and future plans
• Arrivals of remaining tourists by train from Beijing and Dandong at 18:45
• Dinner
• Mirae (Future) Street - opened in 2015, this street features futuristic looking buildings. Korean government allocated apartments at this street to scientists and university teachers
• NOTE FOR FLIGHT PASSENGERS TRAVELING FROM BEIJING! Due to peak season, the Beijing flight departure time might be changed with very short notice. Therefore we strongly advise you to arrive to Beijing at least one day before your departure to Pyongyang

• Early run before breakfast (optional)
• Breakfast
• Pyongyang Metro - one of the deepest subways in the world, it was designed to serve as a bomb shelter in case of war. The stations' interiors are stunning with superb lighting and mosaics. This is a great chance to interact with local people and explore several subway stations
• Arch of Triumph - built in 1982 to commemorate President Kim Il Sung’s role in resisting Japanese rule, it is the second tallest triumphal arch in the world. Each of its 25,500 blocks of finely-dressed white granite represents a day of his life up to that point
• Explore the area in front of the Kim Il Sung Stadium and then drive by bus along the Marathon distance route to get a better understanding of it
• Mansudae Fountain Park - composed of many beautifully designed in shape of dancing women fountains, this park is a place to enjoy jets of water reaching up to 80 meters
• Mansudae Grand Monument - the huge bronze statues of the leaders standing in the center of the composition with two monuments titled "Anti-Japanese Revolutionary Struggle" and "Socialist Construction" on both sides. It was renovated in April 2012 following the passing away of the leader Kim Jong Il and a new statue of Kim Jong Il was added next to Kim Il Sung's
• Chollima Monument - named after a mythical winged horse (Chollima in Korean literally means "thousand-mile horse"). In the period of reconstruction following the Korean War Cholima was the symbol inspiring workers to rebuild their nation at ‘Chollima Speed’
• Lunch
• Taedong Park - a great place a few minutes away from Kim Il Sung Square to enjoy a peaceful park and a walk along the Taedong river
• Kim Il Sung Square - Pyongyang’s central square where Korea’s massive military parades normally take place. Opened in August Juche 43 (1954) it is the 30th largest square in the world
• Kwangbok Supermarket - located at one of the biggest city's street, it is the only place in Pyongyang where visitors can shop in local currency Won and exchange money according to the market exchange rate
• Dinner at BBQ Duck Restaurant
• Kaeson Youth Funfair - one of the most popular amusement parks and nightspots in Pyongyang, it was recently renovated. This is a great place to observe local people and take pictures with them

PYONGYANG INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

• Breakfast
• Move to Kim Il Sung Stadium where the marathon starts and finishes, and get ready for the race
• Pyongyang International Marathon - is an annual marathon race contested each April. The International Association of Athletics Federation designates the marathon as a bronze-label event and it registers the records of professional runners.
• After Marathon Awarding Ceremony move back to the hotel, take shower and change clothes
• Lunch
• Juche Tower - at 150 m it is the highest stone monument in the world. Take elevator to the top of the tower to enjoy the magnificent view of Pyongyang (optional, 10 Euro p/p)
• Monument to Workers' Party of Korea - opened in Juche 84 (1995) the monument depicts the hammer, sickle and brush seized by a worker, a farmer and an intellectual. The round belt means the single-hearted unity of the leader, party and people
• Munsu Waterpark - the first park of this kind in Pyongyang. It features indoor and outdoor pools, amazing waterslides, saunas, coffee shop, a beer bar, table tennis, billiard, massage and a beauty salon. A great place with many locals. Waterpark's entry fee is 2 Euro (subject to changes). Optional activities: swimming, table tennis, volleyball etc.
• Optional activity for those who don’t wish to visit Munsu Water Park: enjoy a walking tour in Pyongyang
• Hwason Beer Bar - a new beer bar in Pyongyang, located on Hwason street was completed in 2023. Here you can try all types of famous Taedonggang beer including black beer with chocolate and coffee flavor. Great opportunity to meet locals
• Gala dinner with the presentation of commemorative medals and certificates to the participants of the Pyongyang Marathon

• Breakfast
• Drive to Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) - a strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea, it is one of the most militarized area on our planet
• Panmunjom - a village where in 1953 Armistice Talks were held between the DPR Korea and the United Nation Command. Visit the blue tent-like building located exactly on the borderline between Koreas. You can walk around the conference room and hop from South to North Korea while you are in this building. This is one of the few places where you can take pictures of the DPRK military
• Transfer to Kaesong - capital of Korea up to the 15th century. Kaesong is the only city in Korea which has preserved its original historical make up as it hasn't been destroyed during the Korean war. It is a home for 12 historic sites from the UNESCO World Heritage List. Kaesong is considered to be home of Koryo insam (ginseng) don't miss the opportunity to buy some of the best insam in the Far East
• Janamsan Park - located on a hill overlooking the city it is a great place to enjoy the beautiful panorama of the old Kaesong
• Nam gate - southern gate of ancient Kaesong wall city
• Walk in the old streets of Kaesong from Nam Gate to Minsok Hotel
• Lunch
• Sonjuk Bridge - a small stone bridge dating back to 1216, UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Drive to Pyongyang
• Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum - unveiled in 2013 by the leader Kim Jong Un after massive renovation. This museum explains the origins of the Korean War (1950-53) between South and North. Here you will see the only US ship captured by a foreign country - the spy ship USS Pueblo, as well as American weapons and shot down planes. The museum features amazing displays and excellent dioramas
• Dinner

KIM IL SUNG BIRTHDAY

• Breakfast
• Flower exhibition - a show mainly dedicated to Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia, two flowers named after Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. Every year there are about 30,000 flowers presented by Army forces, commissions and ministries of the cabinet and national institutions, foreign friends and overseas compatriots
• Moranbong Park - a recreation area where locals have picnics and sing songs during weekends. It is a unique opportunity to socialize with local people
• Lunch
• Mass Dance - one of the most well known images of North Korea: students of local universities get on the main city's squares and dance dressed in traditional Korean suit
• Pyongyang circus or revolutionary opera - enjoy real socialist art (tickets at extra charge)
• Mansugyo Beer Bar - a new beer bar in Pyongyang where you can try all types of famous Taedonggang beer including black beer with chocolate and coffee flavour. Great opportunity to meet locals
• Dinner
• Golden Lane Bowling Center - the huge entertainment center, a good chance to mix with locals and watch some stellar displays of local bowling talent and relax after long sightseeing day. There is also a shooting range next door
• Fireworks are expected on the occasion of the Kim Il Sung’s Birthday

• Breakfast
• Drive to Mt.Myohyang - the Mountain of Mysterious Fragrance, one of the five celebrated mountains of Korea. It is a sacred site as, according to legend, it was the home of King Tangun, forefather of the Korean people. In 2009 UNESCO designated Mount Myohyang a world biosphere reserve
• International Friendship Exhibition - the world's biggest treasure-house. On display are gifts received by DPRK's leaders over the years. One building stores the presents given to President Kim Il Sung, while a smaller one holds those given to Leader Kim Jong Il
• Lunch
• Pohyon temple - one of the five famous Buddhist temples of Korea, it was built nearly 1,000 years ago
• Manphok valley - "Manphok" means in Korean "valley of ten thousands falls". Enjoy beautiful hermitages, rocks, caves, falls, and pavilions
• Drive back to Pyongyang
• Pyongyang Foreign Language Book Shop - the popular shop where you can buy propaganda posters, books and other souvenirs
• Dinner

• Breakfast
• Kumsusan Palace of Sun - Mausoleum of president Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il. To visit the Mausoleum tourists should be at least 17 years old and follow a strict dress code: no shorts, T-shirts and sandals, no blue jeans and mini-skirts.
• Departure to Sariwon - the southern gateway to Pyongyang. With population well above 300,000 Sariwon is one the most densely populated cities of the DPRK and it is famous for its Maccoli - Korean traditional rice wine
• Arrival in Sariwon, lunch
• Sariwon Folk Customs Street - opened in 2007, it is aimed to show traditions and customs of Korean people
• Migok Cooperative Farm - a great opportunity to visit a greenhouse to see how vegetables are grown using snails for environmental pest control and tour into one of the houses of the people working on the fields to experience farmer's life
• Mt.Jongbang - 481m high mountain near Sariwon famous for its many spots to enjoy beautiful landscapes and historical fort dated back to Koryo Dynasty
• Songbul Temple - one of the famous temples in Korea. It was first built in 898 and later rebuilt in Koryo dynasty}
• Drive back to Pyongyang
• Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s Palace - recently renovated center for local children's extra curricular education. The palace was opened in 1989 and it features striking post-modern piece of design. In 2016 it was re-opened after massive reconstruction and now it is one of the most striking building in the country. After excursion you will have a chance to enjoy amazing children’s performance
• Farewell Dinner at BBQ Duck Restaurant

BY FLIGHT TO BEIJING:
Departure by Air Koryo flight JS 151 at 09:00 am from Pyongyang Sunan Airport. Arrive in Beijing at 10:00 am local time

BY FLIGHT TO VLADIVOSTOK:
Departure by Air Koryo flight JS 271 at 09:00 am from Pyongyang Sunan Airport. Arrival in Vladivostok at 11:30 am local time

BY TRAIN TO BEIJING:
April 18: departure by international train to Dandong at 10:25 am local time from Pyongyang Railway Station. Arrival in Dandong at 16:23 local time. Departure by domestic train to Beijing at 18:18. Overnight on the train. April 19: arrival in Beijing Main Railway Station at 08:40 am.

BY TRAIN TO DANDONG:
Departure by international train to Dandong at 10:25 am local time from Pyongyang Railway Station. Arrival in Dandong at 16:23 local time.